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A standing man in a red and gold silk dhoti and draped red shawl with gold border stands before an ornate gilded arch decorated with white jasmine and red-orange flower garlands. He wears a gold crown with jewelled centrepiece, a red bindi, layered rudraksha and red-bead malas, ceremonial gold necklaces and bangles. He holds a jewelled ceremonial staff with a heart-shaped finial in his left hand and raises his right hand in blessing. Hanging brass lamps flank the arch against a dark background. a person, as a ceremonial presentation figure with saffron-red regalia and rudraksha malas.

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A standing man in a red and gold dhoti with a red shawl and white-and-red garlands, wearing a gold crown, multiple rudraksha and beaded necklaces, and armlets. He holds a tall gold ceremonial staff with an ornate finial in his right hand and smiles with his left hand on his hip. He stands in front of a richly carved gold arch decorated with red, orange and white flower garlands. Brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops flank the left side against a dark background.2012-04-24A standing man in red and white silk garments stands within an ornate gilded arched frame draped with red, orange and white flower garlands. He wears a gold crown, layered rudraksha malas, a jewelled necklace and bangles, and holds a long ceremonial staff with a decorated finial in his right hand while his left hand is raised in blessing. Oil lamps hang at the upper corners of the frame against a dark background.2012-04-24A smiling man stands centrally before an ornate gilded arch decorated with white jasmine and red rose garlands. He wears a golden crown, red silk garment with gold border, layered rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, bangles and armlets, and holds a golden ceremonial staff topped with a jewelled finial in his right hand. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the crown, ornate red and gold clothing and rudraksha malas, shown in a ceremonial stage setting. Flowers and gilded frame surround him against a dark background.2012-04-24April 24 20122012-04-24A standing man in a red silk garment with gold border and white dhoti-style cloth, wearing an ornate gold crown, multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas and gold necklaces, and gold armlets. He smiles, raises one hand in blessing and holds a long gold staff with a jewelled finial. He stands within a gilded arch decorated with white jasmine and red rose garlands and orange marigold strands.2012-04-24A standing man in an ornate gold crown and red silk dhoti with gold border stands within a gilded arch decorated with white jasmine and red rose garlands. He wears layered rudraksha and bead malas, a gold necklace with red stone, and bangles, and holds a tall gold staff with a jewelled finial in his left hand while raising his right hand in blessing. Brass lamps hang at the upper corners. Appearance-based label: a person, shown as a standing figure in ceremonial regalia with long hair and layered malas.2012-04-24April 24 20122012-04-24A single standing figure in a gilded arched shrine niche decorated with white and red flower garlands. The figure wears a gold crown, red and gold silk dhoti with a white sash, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, gold armlets and bangles, and holds a long ornate staff with a jeweled finial in one hand while raising the other in blessing. Brass oil lamps hang from the dark ceiling and a tall brass lamp stand with bird finials and lit wicks stands to the right. The figure appears to be a ceremonial presentation rather than an active ritual, and the appearance is consistent with a person presented as a person but cues are not conclusive. Copyright text is watermarked on the lower right.2012-04-24April 24 20122012-04-24April 24 20122012-04-24A smiling man stands in front of an ornate gilded arch decorated with red and white flower garlands. He wears a large gold crown, a red garment with a white and gold-bordered dhoti, and several layered beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, with a red bindi on his forehead. He holds a tall golden staff topped with a jewelled finial in his left hand and raises his right palm in a blessing gesture. Long garlands of white jasmine and red roses hang around him and frame the arch. Visible physical people: one.2012-04-24April 24 20122012-04-24